Whether you call them kitchen booths or breakfast nooks, they all have one thing in common: a wonderful, snug appeal that beckons you to sit and relax. But what is it about these booths that makes them so inviting? Maybe it’s their link with informal American eateries that offer a snug and intimate banquette seating, or maybe it’s the combination of comfortable sitting and the social kitchen position.
Whatever their appeal, kitchen booths provide a convenient and adaptable sitting option for a variety of places that might otherwise be inaccessible to a table. To whet your appetite, have a look at this list.
Prioritize family time.
The sidewalls may be utilised as the backs of the seats, with a table in the centre, making an alcove a suitable location for a kitchen booth. Decorate the walls around the table with photographs and doodles for a calm, family-friendly atmosphere, while the seats may be utilised for hidden storage.
Make the transition from casual to formal.
Pair an exquisite dining table and chairs with an informal bench sitting around the edge for a multi-purpose kitchen booth that can be dressed up fancy for a grown-up meal or kept relaxed for a quick breakfast.
Make enough tea for two people.
A breakfast nook is a terrific concept for small kitchens when a normal table won’t fit. A wall-mounted small bench may be paired with a similarly tiny table to provide a fantastic space-saving option. If you add cushions to the bench, it will become even more inviting.
Create a charming nook.
This modest set-up is given a contemporary feel by the use of a circular table. A fitted upholstered bench lies snugly in the corner, maximising every millimetre, while dining chairs may be utilised on the other side of the table for additional seating as needed. It’s the ideal answer for a little area.
Colour-coordinate
In most houses, the kitchen-dining area is the centre of activity, so it pays to arrange it with a homey charm, just as you would in your living room. Select matching pillows and window treatments to tie in the colours and textures you used in the kitchen for a coherent look.
Create a welcoming focal point.
A booth may instantly add emphasis to a kitchen that lacks a feature. To create a family-friendly, useful area that will capture the attention and emphasis, pair a comfortable bench seat with a sturdy dining table and place it against the backdrop of a blackboard wall.
Aim for intimacy
By making a call back for your bench seat, you may hide the mess in the kitchen. This not only creates a comfortable seating area but also provides ample back support that may be modified with cushions.
Low-level seats should be introduced.
Keep the bench sitting below the windowsill level to maximise garden views. Built-in cubbyhole storage may be used to maximise the area beneath the seats, which is great for shoes, books, and school bags.
Cut a galley’s end off.
Slender kitchens might be difficult to turn into eat-in areas, but sacrificing one end of the room can result in a stunning dining area that will make all the difference. Wrap bench seating around the tight corner, pair it with a tiny table and hang a dramatic pendant overhead to grab attention.
Embrace the comfort of cushions.
Display an abundance of plush cushions along with the benches and combine with low stools to continue the relaxing pull-up-a-perch appearance in your kitchen booth.